we are always looking for new faces and fresh perspectives, no matter what skill level. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, we welcome you.

we offer a supportive environment, and some motivation. It’s like you feel like you need to try to do something, once you’re there, and sometimes getting started is the hardest part.

he pulled me aside and said "Don't worry about what the audience is going to think about you, focus on yourself and give the performance you want to see."

A lifelong creative spirit and dedicated member of the Centralia Cultural Society, Lana Shaw has worn many artistic hats—member of Little Theatre Players, President of Creative Endeavors, and Director of Elmwood Speaks. In this spotlight, she shares how the Cultural Society has helped her discover her creative voice and express her storytelling through the arts.

There’s been so many! I’ll always remember getting my first role for a CCS show, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. On top of it being an incredible, well known show, the people that were involved were amazing to me, and a huge reason I fell in love with CCS.

I think with the Cultural Society we are just letting the weird be weird, taking that weirdness, not only accepting it or celebrating it but NURTURING it and turning it into the most beautiful things! I mean all the senses things... sound, vision, taste, feel, smell, ALL of the things.

I got involved knowing I would have a chance to show my artistic side. I stay involved because I feel like I get to make a difference and help promote the arts in Centralia.

Getting on the board of the Centralia Cultural Society was by chance. I have volunteered there for a few shows.

I am a denim designer specializing in women's ready-to-wear denim. My current focus is designing denim focused on people and responsible design.

In that era very few people in a rural area had any interest in taking pictures, the internet hadn’t been invented and local schools were not offering adult classes in any arts.